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Service

Abstract

Librarianship is often collaborative, service that involves group work on one or more levels. This is part of shared governance. This chapter also discusses ways to maximize the benefits of conference attendance.

Keywords

Shared governance

Library committees

Institutional committees

Professional associations and organizations

Professional networks

Community service.

Service is the third leg of the stool in the tenure process. It means different things at different institutions; consulting the contract or tenure requirements at your individual institution will give you some idea of what is expected of you.

In general, service refers to participating in shared governance or institutional or professional activities beyond ...

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